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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k_myk:
IMHO this whole yakju-better-than-yakjusomething is over hyped. There were threads where yakjusomething builds got updates, and yakju didn't. I wouldn't bother my self to wipe phone and flash other builds If I were you, well I'm not going to do that since I have yakjuxw or something similar:p It's still a Nexus, you WILL get any update as soon as it will be possible! Earlier I had Nexus S i9023 with SLCD screen (I loved that screen BTW:p) and I was getting updates couple of weeks after Android sites started to write about them. It looks like Google disabled updates after battery complains from users. For some time now I haven't heard about anyone getting .3 or .2 update to any SGN. Just my thoughts, sorry for little OT :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Thanks again for the reply. Yeah I might just leave it as it is until I get the update. Turning location services off doesn't seem to fix the problem it is still disconnecting. Will just use my iPhone 4 for now :-(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Have now also found that I can not connect the nexus through bluetooth either. The Mac won't even recognise it. Any way around this? Grrrr
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k_myk:
Did you check device visibility in bluetooth options? :) I'm curiosity now, I'm going to try how tether and bt workshop with my SGN and mac;)

I will try to report back my findings:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Thanks mate :-). Bluetooth is working ok now. Have found an app called wifi hotspot which seems to be holding the connection.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trixnrice:
im also having the exact same issue. i'm on att. running an AOSP custom 4.0.3 Rom. I tried using att's tether apn and it keeps reverting back to Cingular 410, however i dont believe this is the issue, i think its related to the OS itself. is it Mac related? i have no other computers to test it with :-/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k_myk:
Maybe this: https://plus.google.com/103583939320326217147/posts/1Yy1jb9z4TA will help? In the post there is a zip for mac:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Hey mate thanks for the link unfortunately it doesn't make a difference and for some reason the net won't work on wifi hotspot at all now. It connects but that is it :-(.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k_myk:
I didn't have time to really look into it, but I have some idea. Can you try how will it work when you disable security in settings? I mean make it an open network for, a second and try some browsing:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trixnrice:
that seemed to work on my nexus one and iphone 4 when i tethered. tried it with my gnex, same results, still showing connected, but no internet access after 5-15 min. i checked the status log of wifi tether for android, as it was doing the same thing with this app, and the it showed the wifi interface disconnecting by itself, i didn't do anything. Definitely OS related. Interestingly enough, this has happened both on the stock kernel and this franco 9.2 i'm running right now. Likewise with stock rom and this my current rom. so who knows.....very annoying though. :-/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Ok, with the network open on the Nexus the connection is fine on my Mac. As soon as I enable security though I have problems. Thanks heaps for the help so far but is there any solution available for this? Not real keen on leaving my connection open.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Channan:
Sorry to bump. I'm having this issue as well. Verizon Galaxy Nexus on 4.0.2. My MacBook Pro connects to the hotspot fine and works for a bit, but then stops working. I can run network diagnostics to make it work again, but I have to keep doing that every 5-10 minutes or so and it makes it too annoying to use.

My iPad 2, iPhone 4, TouchPad, and mom's Windows laptop works just fine and never have these issues. It's only my MacBook. Anybody find a solution yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theripper:
Exactly the same problem here.. Galaxy Nexus tethered wifi macbook pro running 10.7.2. Stays connected, but stopps passing any packets. Ipad, and other devices are still connected working properly, and the phone itself can use the LTE data connection. I've tried stock 4.0.2, as well as AOKP 4.0.3 latest build.. no luck. I've also tried both the native AP and android-wifi-tether too. Any help would be appreciated and rewarded.

---------- Post added at 04:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:13 PM ----------

PS - I even have the tethering option enabled on my Verizon account... (in case you were thinking it had something to do with big red blocking data)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
I am still suffering this problem too. :-(. It is a real issue when I work outside the office a lot and do not have any problems with my work Iphone 4. I found pdanet works connected by USB but you can not access secure sites on the free version. Is there good alternative to pdanet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trixnrice:
hey guys. i now use an open network when i tether. it seems to keep a stable internet connection (packets transferring). the longest i've maintained a working tethering connection has been 2 hours....so it seemed good enough for me. Let me know how u guys fair if u do try an open network. still a weird issue imo that doesn't have too many solutions or even suggestions in the xda community (probably cause not many are tethering?). gl.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Hey, when I put my phone to an open connection mine is stable too. Must be something to do with the security. Wish there was a solution, I can't keep mine open the whole time :-(.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Anyone found a fix for this yet? Just about to return mine, tired of it not working. Have updated to 4.02 and my Mac to 10.7.3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Anyone found a solution to this before I return and change for a 4s? I have updated to 4.02 and I am still getting drop outs after about 5-10 min and working out of the office I need reliable tethering. Any help GREATLY appreciated. The funny thing is when I turn security off in the phone it all works without a problem
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
I've been using WiFi tether to my late 2008 MacBook Pro (10.6.8) without any issue. Tether for hours on end, using WPA2 PSK security.

Stock 4.0.2 GSM model.

Still have issues with bluetooth tether but I know I'm not alone there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
The strange thing is it will tether to my iMac and iPad no problems at all but then when I use my MBP it stuffs up. Is there any way to restore the settings of the macbook?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
restore the WiFi? You could always try zapping the PRAM or resetting the SMC, or deleting the WiFi plist (usual "random problem" OSX fixes) but I dunno.

Sounds like its your MacBook's problem, not your phone's.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Thanks heaps mate, I have done both the PRAM and SMC will see how that goes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Ok still no luck. Was connected for roughly half an hour then it just dropped on me :-(.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
That's very weird. I'd definitely troubleshoot more on the Mac side.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Channan:
I guess it's good to see other people are having this issue and it's not just me. My MBP's had a few software updates since and every time I'm hoping it'll fix my problem. Still nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Yep, everything of mine is up to date but still no luck. It sucks massive balls, looks like I will have to return and trade for an iPhone :-(. I also found that if I don't have the USB cord plugged in while using it it doesn't seem to disconnect either. Don't know what is going on with it but sure is frustrating when you are trying to work and can't due to tethering problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roberttaylor426:
For what it's worth, I'm having exactly the same problem and empathise with your frustration.

My MacBook Pro will not tether over wifi to my Galaxy Nexus 4.0.2. If it does, it lasts about a minute at most (I'm jealous of your reported 5-10mins). I'm posting this from my Transformer Prime, which holds the wifi connection quite happily.

Given that other devices have no issue tethering over wifi, I too suspect my MacBook Pro, and am loathed to return my Nexus. Will report back if I find anything.

Good luck,

Rob
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roberttaylor426:
Relief! (seemingly...)

I tried this fix on my MacBook, and it has been working for the last 15mins (uncharted territory).

osxdaily.com/2011/11/06/lion-wi-fi-problems-solution-mac/

Any joy for you?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roberttaylor426:
Woot! On the train and posting from my wifi tethered MacBook Pro.

Hold off on returning the Galaxy Nexus, check the link above and resolve your 'it just works' Mac.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RickROM:
I was able to get better results using WPA instead of WPA2... seems like there might be something wrong with it on the phone or computer. Used to have a similar issue when I had a Verizon MiFi 2200 also.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
I've been using WPA2 no problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Woohooooo I get to keep my Nexus :-). Up to 20 min and still connected. UPDATE: It disconnected after half an hour :-(. Think I might just purchase easytether for $10 and be done with it, I know that works solidly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wouwout:
I've been having the same problem as described in this thread (using a macbook air).

I've now changed tether security to WPA (from WPA2) on my galaxy nexus, and have been tethering for an hour without disconnects.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RickROM:
Same for me... I don't know why WPA2 may be causing an issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Channan:
Do you guys have another router nearby when it breaks up? Like, if you're tethering at home, do you have a router at home you've connected to before? I'm just wondering if there could possibly be some kind of interference.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ebcase:
I'm experiencing this issue as well:

- MacBook Air 11" mid-2011 / 10.7.3

- Galaxy Nexus GSM / Android 4.0.2 / yakjuzs

I can't seem to narrow it down to the Mac or the Android phone though. Here are a few things I've tried and noticed:

- the Mac's wifi stays connected, but when the connection disappears, 'ping google.com' will return 'ping: cannot resolve google.com: Unknown host'

- on the Mac, if I turn wifi off, then turn it back on, the Mac can once again access Internet things. Most of the time.

- the bulk of my troubleshooting has been on caltrain, so I wondered if it was AT&T. Just switched to a MySimpleMobile prepaid data SIM last week (a TMobile mvno), and I'm still seeing the issue, both on and off caltrain, and in different parts of the country (Chicago and SF Bay Area)

- sometimes when this issue happens, accessing web pages on the Android keeps working fine, and other times it stops working.

- I haven't tried any of the Mac / PRAM / SMS stuff yet.

- it's happening with both WPA and WPA2

- I've tried the stuff suggested on osxdaily.com — renewing the dhcp lease, enabling Auto Proxy Discovery, using Google Public DNS, etc. — yet the issue persists.

Interestingly, I saw the issue once while using EasyTether earlier today. Le sigh.

Anybody seeing this issue with Android 4.0.3 or 4.0.4?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wouwout:
I can confirm the problem has returned, using wpa or no security solved it for a little while only. I'm now using easytether pro (usb tether) which seems to work.

BTW I've used the built in wifi hotspot on my HTC Sensation without any problems.

Macbook Air.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tinmeigut:
Glad to know I ain't the only one having this problem. I'm using a Mid-2010 MacBook Pro 15" running 10.7.3 and an old Fujitsu laptop running Vista. I noticed that WiFi tethering worked significantly better for the Fujitsu; disconnections still occurred intermittently but not as frequently as the MacBook Pro. Thus I have this gut feeling that this has something to do with Lion.

P.S. Interestingly, when I used WiFi tethering on my old HTC Desire, it worked perfectly for both laptops. Not a single disconnection.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Channan:
So you have had disconnections on your Fujitsu laptop?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I have also had this problem, the internet connection will disappear even though the wifi connection is still active. Usually to fix it I renew the DHCP lease, turn off my mac's wifi, then when i turn it back on it'll generally work for as long as i'll need it. The method is not foolproof, sometimes i have to repeat it a couple of times before it stays on for a longer period of time.

(To renew the DHCP lease, go to network settings then press advanced, then go to tcp/ip tab and press the renew DHCP lease)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Joshaldo:
Anyone found a proper solution for this yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ebcase:
Still seeing this in 4.0.4 / yakju

A few weeks ago I cut over from yakjuzs/4.0.2 to yakju/4.0.4, and unfortunately I'm still seeing this issue with my Galaxy Nexus + MacBook Air. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spear0209:
same deal with ICS GS2

I'm having the same problem with android 4.0.4 nexus gsm and samsung gs2 on tmobile with the macbook air. It does seem to work for a while with just WPA rather than WPA2 (hasn't timed out yet). What a lame problem to have apple, seriously?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Channan:
Anyone know if this is fixed in Mountain Lion?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] superdx:
I was hoping for a fix in 4.1.1 OTA JB (which I got a couple days ago) but the issue is still here :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] abat74:
Still broken in 4.1.1 for me too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] superdx:
I applied the latest update from Apple for the 2012 MacBooks. I have been connected through Bluetooth tether for almost 40 minutes now. Anyone else seeing this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] superdx:
No luck, on the road today and it dropped out after a couple minutes :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Channan:
Dammit! The only reason I bought Mountain Lion was because I hoped it would be fixed in this update. Wish I could cancel the download and get my money back. :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wouwout:
I'm on Mountain Lion 10.8 / Jelly Bean 4.1.1(Galaxy Nexus) and wifi tethering seems to work as it should. WPA2. Yesterday I was online for 90 minutes, 10 minutes used to the maximum.

I suspect this was a problem in OS X and Apple has solved it in 10.8.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] david1212:
Some additional information.

Punch line:

It has been working for an hour now. Maybe that fixed it for me on the S III. I am writing this over the hotspot now to test it. It works.

Details:

I have Galaxy S III SGH-I747M Android 4.04 stock. Macbook air 11" mid 2011 Core I5 1.6Ghz running stock Lion 10.7.4 with all updates applied. I just erased and reinstalled recently and I am not running alot of stuff... firefox chrome, text wrangler, skype, dropbox, syncplicty, not much more. It's really quite basic. I don't use it for much but a browser and dropbox when I am not home. I don't use it that much. I just NEED it when I need it -- times when I don't have other larger machines available.

I was having wifi hotspot drops with my Galaxy SII running ICS but not Gingerbread. My Sisters Nexus was dropped by the Macbook as well.

The macbook air has been has been dropping the S III wifi hotspot. No other devices using the S III ICS hotspot drop it. Not Linux, Android, or Windows clients.

I went to the Genius Bar and showed them the problem. They said Apple care is for complex software problems, which this seems to be. Although they said that they concentrate on hardware and simple software problems they commented on my problem.

1. they did not suspect hardware

2. they pulled out another macbook, one of theirs, and it did the same thing - dropped the hotspot

3. they said that they had other experience trouble shooting wifi problems with macs at apple care in a previous role.

4. they suggested usually it is either a hardware or router [in this case hotspot] problem.

5. So they said try using a channel between 1 and 8.

6. they said that what usually happens is the something interferes with the signal and the connection becomes troubled. Using a specific low channel was his suggestion.

Action:

I changed the setting: settings - wireless and networks subgroup - more settings -portable wi-fi hotspot - configure - show advanced options - broadcast channel.

from: auto

to: 5

It has been working for 90 minutes now. Maybe that fixed it for me on the S III. I am writing this over the hotspot now to test it. It works.

Note:

When I say 'drop' I don't even know the proper terminology. I mean that the wifi icon on the mac shows no issue, it is solid black, but the internet connection is not working at all on the mac. Every other device I have - they are all non-Mac - can still use the Galaxy S III hotspot without issue.

Hope this helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Channan:
Don't have a show advanced options...option on my Nexus. =/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RickROM:
I used to have problems tethering, but I have no problems to report using the latest version of Bugless Beast and LeanKernel... maybe try a different ROM and kernel to see if the issue is fixed, cause I'm no longer having problems but I don't have Mountain Lion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] david1212:
I have 'show advanced options' just under 'show password'.

screenshot is attached or at:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b7xsirc0199dbh7/show advanced settings tethering 2012-08-01 11.39.32.png
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Channan:
Mine only shows SSID, security, password, and a show password checkbox. :(

I can't believe there's still no fix for this.
[GT540 Optimus General] bataya:
What is good alternative for stock sms app? I use go sms, but it just become to big, slow, etc... so need something new.

Sent using Tt.
[GT540 Optimus General] MauroG:
Try handcent, I can send u the app if ya' want! Used it but I kinda like the stock app, its lighter and "easy" to use!
[GT540 Optimus General] andreas__:
i always used stock especially in ICS it looks goooood :)
[GT540 Optimus General] ZxWelshyxz:
Stock ICS :cool: if you were going for anythin other than stock id suggest GOsms never had problems with it
[GT540 Optimus General] bataya:
Stock ics sms app are gr8, but no ds on mike isc b4... is there way to install sms app from isc to ginger?

Sent using Tt.
[GT540 Optimus General] andreas__:
maybe theres a port out there but generally no
[G2 and Desire Z General] ilredelniente:
Hello guys,

i was playing with my DesireZ last night and suddently it freezed.

I've pull out the battery, then reboot but it stucks at the HTC splash screen (white and green HTC logo).

I'm still able to access bootloader and fastboot, but when I try to perform a factory erase it freezes again and i must pull out the battery.

What could I do? I've original bootloader, ROM...all out of the box!

Thanks, I wanna have my chance first to call the assistance..
[G2 and Desire Z General] Barry://:
Post it in the Q&A sections
[G2 and Desire Z General] ian.morgan:
From someone who spent days trying to fix their phone, before realising it was actually covered by the warranty, I would try contacting HTC on their 'Online Chat' function, and ask if it's covered by warranty. Might save you days :)
[G2 and Desire Z General] Shadow-Nexus:
Maybe try getting into recovery and restore an old backup

Sent from my Ice Cream Sandwiched G2 by Shadow_Droid -The Darkest of Droids
[G2 and Desire Z General] JDogg1329:
I've bricked two phones like that, if you have warranty take it back.
[G2 and Desire Z General] rirozizo:
Sounds like you have a fried emmc chip.... same happened to me

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[HTC Desire S] euqiddis:
Hi,

What is everyone's opinion on the Desire S, i've got a HTC wildfire that is coming to the end of its contract, and the desire S looks like a phone i can afford, any good/bad things i should know about it? Bit worried about the battery life...

Cheers
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Its brilliant. Maybe slightly outdated now if you're talking about a 2 year contract but I'm sure you'll burn your wildfire after using this. There is a lot of support from devs which is just amazing. I find the screen size the perfect size to use with one hand like I'm doing now. Battery life is pretty good for a smartphone. Not sure how it compares to wildfire, probably about the same.

Also believe me when I say that the desire s has the best community out of any phone on xda.
[HTC Desire S] zeekiz:
I'd wait it out if I was OP, considering the next line up of handsets are only three months away.

During the launch to october period I'd agree with you, since then its slowly gone downhill.

But if you want a real experience the Nexus forums are all "BAAAAAAAAWWWWWW", "I EEENSTAWLED A RAWM NOW STUFF NO WORK, WUT DO?", "WAAAAAH NO GORRILLIAARR GLASS ME WANTT REFUND". Basically most posts are over spilt milk, which the OP has literally forcefully spilt.
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
No, i HIGHLY recommend you against buying a Desire S. Don't get me wrong, this is a great device. But, it was released almost a year ago.

In the next 2 months, CES and MWC are coming up. Desire S was released at MWC last year, and i'm sure something great will come up this year too. Just wait till the end of feb and you'll get something much better for the same price.
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
yeah probably worth the wait, I want an upgrade
[HTC Desire S] mackhenri:
Yes, Desire S is an upgrade compared to wildfire but wait for few months and you should get a better device.....but New phones will always come up....for now wait for the new launch compare it with others...I would say quad cores will make it and the dual cores should be cheaper and getting a dual core device would make more sense now...
[HTC Desire S] goatimus:
I hate the way phones get outdated quick I love my DS but I'm sure I'll hate it after the next 20 months of my contract :(
[HTC Desire S] sayeed91:
The desire s is a great phone. I previously had a wildfire. The desire s is much better in almost every regard. But I agree with the other posts wait till CES and mwc see what's avaliable. That's what I did last year Ans went for the desire s. Its such a good phone. For me anyways

Sent from my Desire S
[HTC Desire S] sayeed91:
I'll probably upgrade next year around may time. After mwc. By the way battery life is great but 3g always drains battery

Sent from my Desire S
[HTC Desire S] sayeed91:
Some cons with the desire s. Cameras not very good. Gpu is getting somewhat out of date the new 3d games lag just a little and the wi fi reduction if you cover the top and the paint comes off a little if you have a black model. But these are minor worries. Overall smashing with a lot of developer support

Sent from my Desire S
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Big step up from the Wildfire

You won't regret it.

But as everyone else says,its old, and the successor will be likely announed at MWC.

My contracts up in August too, so id probably be upgrading in then.

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[HTC Desire S] vinprivag:
yeah its actually time to buy a dual core smartphone!!!single core phones r about to get old!
[HTC Desire S] djsubtronic:
That's why I hate contracts.
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
I'm not too mad at my contract . Mines only 1 year, and up in August. Only a couple of months.

And I'm very satisfied with my Desire S. I think I will still be happy with it in a few months time. Then in August, I can upgrade.

Whereas last time on my Toshiba TG01 I was ripping my hair out in frustration that i couldn't upgrade!

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[HTC Desire S] goatimus:
Hmm very jealous. as of august I still have 12 months hopefully by then I'll have a fully working ics rom and can shut myself of from the world of xda for 12 months.